Daria Budanova

Engaged in two structured coaching programs focused on professional realignment, upskilling, and long-term career strategy Objective: Strategic career realignment and development of key competencies Key Focus Areas: Advanced communication, conflict resolution, interpersonal effectiveness, team collaboration, resilience, and career planning

• Oversaw onsite/offsite events, ensuring seamless content development, logistical coordination, and stakeholder engagement • Managed end-to-end project cycles, including procurement oversight, budget tracking, and effective communication with clients and internal teams • Acted as an internal auditor (independent assessor) to evaluate internal controls and compliance processes • Supported recruitment initiatives by coordinating hiring processes and onboarding

• Designed, coordinated, and delivered events from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with objectives and budget • Prepared proposals, detailed budget plans, and managed all staffing aspects, including hiring and supervision • Led Requests for Proposal (RFP processes), successfully sourcing and negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and external partners • Conducted success analysis and delivered post event reports

• Orchestrated internal and external meetings, events, workshops, and conferences, ensuring smooth execution and professional follow-up • Maintained client, vendor, and supplier relations using internal CRM-systems • Provided support with HR tasks, including compliance and IT security topics Major deliveries: • 2019 – PIMCO – Allianz Conference

• Built and maintained client relationships • Evaluated, advised and adjusted insurance plans • Managed renewals and amendments to existing policies • Developed marketing strategies, aimed at new client’s acquisition Acquired skills: sales skills, interpersonal, negotiation and relationship-building skills, analytical skills, risk assessment skills, people management, financial knowledge

• Coordinated sales campaigns and marketing initiatives • Organized exhibition, events, and fairs • Advised clients on software licenses; created tailored sales proposals Major deliveries: • 2015 – Simpack Wind and Drive Train Conference, Hamburg • 2016 – SIMULIA Regional User Meeting, Darmstadt

• Managed contracts and handled employee payroll • Set up and maintained client & candidate databases • Liaised with staff, authorities, suppliers and clients • Streamlined general administrative tasks and processes

• Conducted research on political and social development within EU • Prepared and executed cultural projects

• Assisted in intercultural project development and coordination • Organized cultural events, and meetings • Created presentations and wrote reports • Supported web-related tasks

• Coordinated projects, exhibition, and fairs planning • Managed documentation, facilitated meetings • Conducted research, wrote project reports • Translated/interpreted German and English

Diploma with honours